WHAT'S HAPPENING?

Windows-based server emergency patching and maintenance

Affected servers:

agnew - CCAD forest root domain controller
hendricks - CCAD forest root domain controller, FSMO roles, GTAD trust

curtis - CCAD domain controller, DNS
hamlin - CCAD domain controller
hobart - CCAD domain controller, DNS, FSMO roles
humphrey - CCAD domain controller
obama - CCAD domain controller, Kerberos authentication for UDB

taft - CCAD certificate server

WHEN IS IT HAPPENING?

July 15th @ 5pm

WHY IS IT HAPPENING?

To mediate currently released vulnerabilities in the Windows-server OS.

WHO IS AFFECTED?

Users of MOPIERs, AdminFS, windows home directories, Commshare, FileMaker Pro, the keybox management software, and the password reset form will be unable to access these services briefly while the servers are being patched and restarted.

Affected services:

MOPIERs, AdminFS, windows home directories, Commshare, FileMaker Pro, the keybox management software, the CoC password reset form

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?

Save and close any open files on AdminFS, the Windows home directories, or the Commshare prior to 5pm on July 15th.  Close out of FileMaker Pro and any other affected applications.  No other user action is required.

WHO SHOULD YOU CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS?

Feel free to contact the TSO Help Desk (CCB 148, 404.894.7065, helpdesk@cc.gatech.edu).